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CAUTION:
Never
do
this.
Never
hold
an
infant
or
a
child
while
riding
in
a
vehicle.
Due
to
crash
forces,
an
infant
or
a
child
will
become
so
heavy
it
is
not
possible
to
hold
it
during
a
crash.
For
example,
in
a
crash
at
only
25
mph
(40
km/h),
a
12
lb
(5.5
kg)
infant
will
suddenly
become
a
240
lb
(110
kg)
force
on
a
person’s
arms.
An
infant
should
be
secured
in
an
appropriate
restraint.
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System
5
Default Chapter
2
Canadian Owners
2
Seats and Restraint System
5
Table of Contents
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Power Seats
7
Manual Lumbar
7
Power Reclining Seatbacks
9
Head Restraints
11
Rear Seats
12
Power Lift Seat
12
Split Folding Rear Seat
12
Safety Belts
14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
14
Why Safety Belts Work
15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Lap-Shoulder Belt
27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
29
Safety Belt Pretensioners
30
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
33
Safety Belt Extender
33
Child Restraints
34
Older Children
34
Infants and Young Children
37
Child Restraint Systems
41
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
43
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
47
Top Tether Anchor
48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
56
Airbag System
60
Where Are the Airbags
63
When Should an Airbag Inflate
65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
67
How Does an Airbag Restrain
67
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
68
Passenger Sensing System
69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
75
Restraint System Check
76
Checking the Restraint Systems
76
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
77
Section 2 Features and Controls
79
Features and Controls
79
Keys
81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
83
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
84
Battery Replacement
84
Remote Vehicle Start
85
Doors and Locks
88
Door Locks
88
Power Door Locks
88
Door Ajar Reminder
88
Delayed Locking
89
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
89
Rear Door Security Locks
90
Lockout Protection
90
Trunk
91
Remote Trunk Release
92
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
92
Windows
93
Power Windows
94
Sun Visors
95
Theft-Deterrent Systems
96
Content Theft-Deterrent
96
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
97
How to Turn off the System Alarm
97
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
97
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation
98
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
99
New Vehicle Break-In
99
Ignition Positions
100
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
101
Starting Procedure
101
Starting the Engine
101
Engine Coolant Heater
103
Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission)
104
Parking Brake
107
Shifting into Park
108
Torque Lock
109
Shifting out of Park
110
Parking over Things that Burn
110
Engine Exhaust
111
Running the Vehicle While Parked
112
Mirrors
113
Manual Rearview Mirror
113
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
113
Compass
114
Compass Calibration
114
Outside Power Mirrors
115
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
115
Outside Heated Mirrors
115
Onstar System
116
Onstar Virtual Advisor
118
How Onstar Service Works
118
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
118
Universal Home Remote System
120
Universal Home Remote System Operation
120
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
125
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
125
Storage Areas
126
Glove Box
126
Cupholders
126
Center Console Storage
127
Garment Hooks
127
Convenience Net
127
Sunroof
127
Section 3 Instrument Panel
129
Instrument Panel Overview
132
Hazard Warning Flashers
134
Horn
134
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
134
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
135
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
135
Flash-To-Pass
136
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
136
Windshield Wipers
136
Windshield Washer
137
Cruise Control
138
Resuming a Set Speed
139
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
139
Headlamps
141
Headlamps off in Park
141
Headlamps on Reminder
141
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
142
Delayed Headlamps
142
Automatic Headlamp System
143
Fog Lamps
143
Dome Lamps
144
Entry/Exit Lighting
144
Instrument Panel Brightness
144
Parade Dimming
144
Reading Lamps
144
Electric Power Management
145
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
146
Battery Run-Down Protection
146
Climate Controls
147
Climate Control System
147
Maximum Air Conditioning
149
Rear Window Defogger
150
Automatic Climate Control System
151
Automatic Operation
151
Manual Operation
152
Outlet Adjustment
154
Rear Seat Air Outlet
155
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
155
Instrument Panel Cluster
156
Speedometer and Odometer
157
Trip Odometer
157
Tachometer
157
Safety Belt Reminders
157
Safety Belt Reminder Light
157
Airbag Readiness Light
158
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
159
Charging System Light
160
Brake System Warning Light
161
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
162
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
162
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
163
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
164
Tire Pressure Light
164
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
165
Oil Pressure Light
168
Maintenance Schedule
169
Security Light
169
Cruise Control Light
169
Highbeam on Light
169
Fuel Gage
170
Driver Information Center (DIC)
171
DIC Operation and Displays
171
Maintenance Schedule
173
DIC Warnings and Messages
173
Brake Fluid
174
Ice Possible
175
Low Fuel
175
Power Steering
176
Traction off
177
DIC Vehicle Personalization
178
Remote Start
179
Unlock Horn
180
Delay Lock
181
Audio System(S)
183
Setting the Clock
184
Radio(S)
185
Playing the Radio
186
Storing a Radio Station
187
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
189
Loading a CD
190
Ejecting a CD
191
Playing a CD
192
Care of Cds
193
Care of the CD Player
194
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
194
Using the Usb Port
195
Using an MP3
195
Usb Supported Devices
195
Connecting a Usb Storage Device ® or Ipod
199
Using Softkeys to Control a Usb Storage Device or Ipod
200
XM Radio Messages
202
Bluetooth
203
Voice Recognition
203
Audio System
203
Bluetooth Controls
204
Pairing a Phone
205
Storing Name Tags
206
Deleting Name Tags
208
Making a Call
209
Receiving a Call
210
Call Waiting
211
Transferring a Call
211
Bluetooth System
212
Other Information
214
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
214
Rear Seat Audio Controls
216
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
217
Theft-Deterrent Feature
217
Radio Reception
219
Backglass Antenna
220
Chime Level Adjustment
220
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
220
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
221
Driving Your Vehicle
221
Defensive Driving
222
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
222
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
222
Control of a Vehicle
223
Drunk Driving
223
Braking
224
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
225
Brake Assist
226
Braking in Emergencies
226
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
226
Traction Control System (TCS)
228
Traction Control Operation
230
Steering
231
Electric Power Steering
231
Steering in Emergencies
232
Loss of Control
233
Off-Road Recovery
233
Passing
233
Driving at Night
235
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
235
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
236
Highway Hypnosis
236
Hill and Mountain Roads
237
Winter Driving
238
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud
240
Loading the Vehicle
241
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
241
Recreational Vehicle Towing
246
Dinghy Towing
247
Dolly Towing
249
Towing
246
Towing Your Vehicle
246
Towing a Trailer
250
Pulling a Trailer
251
Weight of the Trailer
251
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
252
Safety Chains
253
Trailer Brakes
253
Driving with a Trailer
254
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
255
Parking on Hills
255
Driving on Grades
255
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
256
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
256
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
256
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
257
Service and Appearance Care
257
Service
259
Accessories and Modifications
259
California Proposition 65 Warning
260
Doing Your Own Service Work
260
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
260
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
261
Fuel
261
Gasoline Octane
261
Gasoline Specifications
262
California Fuel
262
Additives
262
Fuels in Foreign Countries
263
Filling the Tank
264
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
266
Checking Things under the Hood
266
Hood Release
267
Engine Compartment Overview
268
Engine Oil
271
When to Add Engine Oil
272
Cold Temperature Operation
273
Engine Oil Life System
274
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
275
What to Do with Used Oil
275
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
276
Automatic Transmission Fluid
278
Cooling System
278
Engine Coolant
279
What to Use
280
Checking Coolant
281
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank
281
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
282
Pressure Cap
283
Engine Overheating
283
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
284
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
285
Overheated Engine Protection
286
Operating Mode
286
Power Steering Fluid
286
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
287
Windshield Washer Fluid
288
Adding Washer Fluid
288
Brakes
289
Brake Adjustment
291
Battery
292
Vehicle Storage
292
Jump Starting
293
Headlamp Aiming
297
Bulb Replacement
297
Halogen Bulbs
297
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker
298
Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
298
License Plate Lamp
299
Replacement Bulbs
300
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
300
Tires
301
Tire Sidewall Labeling
302
Tire Terminology and Definitions
305
Inflation - Tire Pressure
308
How to Check
309
High-Speed Operation
309
Tire Pressure Monitor System
310
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
311
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
312
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
313
Tire Inspection and Rotation
315
When It Is Time for New Tires
316
Buying New Tires
317
Different Size Tires and Wheels
319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
319
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
321
Wheel Replacement
321
Tire Chains
322
If a Tire Goes Flat
323
Changing a Flat Tire
324
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
325
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
327
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
332
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
335
Compact Spare Tire
336
Appearance Care
337
Interior Cleaning
337
Fabric/Carpet
339
Leather
339
Care of Safety Belts
340
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
340
Weatherstrips
340
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
341
Finish Care
342
Windshield and Wiper Blades
342
Aluminum Wheels
343
Tires
343
Sheet Metal Damage
344
Finish Damage
344
Underbody Maintenance
344
Chemical Paint Spotting
344
Washing Your Vehicle
341
Vehicle Identification
345
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
345
Service Parts Identification Label
345
Electrical System
346
Add-On Electrical Equipment
346
Windshield Wiper Fuses
346
Power Windows and Other Power Options
346
Fuses
347
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
347
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
350
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
353
Capacities and Specifications
356
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
359
Introduction
360
Maintenance Requirements
360
Maintenance Schedule
360
Using the Maintenance Schedule
360
Your Vehicle and the Environment
360
Scheduled Maintenance
362
Additional Required Services
364
Maintenance Footnotes
365
At each Fuel Fill
367
At Least Once a Month
367
Engine Oil Level Check
367
Owner Checks and Services
367
At Least Once a Year
368
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
369
Underbody Flushing Service
369
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
370
Maintenance Replacement Parts
371
Engine Drive Belt Routing
372
Maintenance Record
373
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
377
Customer Assistance Information
377
Customer Assistance and Information
378
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
378
Online Owner Center
381
Customer Assistance for
382
Customer Assistance Offices
382
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
382
Roadside Assistance Program
383
Calling for Assistance
383
Services Provided
384
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
384
Scheduling Service Appointments
385
Courtesy Transportation
386
Collision Damage Repair
387
Insuring Your Vehicle
388
Repair Facility
388
If a Crash Occurs
389
Reporting Safety Defects
390
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
390
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
391
Service Manuals
391
Reporting Safety Defects to Saturn
391
Service Publications Ordering Information
391
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
392
Event Data Recorders
393
Onstar
394
Navigation System
394
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
394
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